E-Commerce, Hospitality & Travel, Healthcare, Food Delivery, Banking & Financial Institutions & Digital Economy are some of the Sectors that have bounced back post COVID.

Balancing the demand and safety in these industries is something companies are struggling with, especially in the Recruitment Process.

With the influx on employee hiring in these industries, the need for qualified and Verified individuals has grown exponentially.

 Why Applicant Screening is important

Certifications of qualified individuals don’t change with demand.  Applicant screening ensures a candidate has the Skills, Training and Qualification required to, for example – work in a Hotel setting or as a nurse in a Hospital.   Background checks ensure that the general public, as well as these in-demand businesses, are secure and compliant.

Making an informed hiring decision also shields your business from negligent-hiring after effects. You don’t have to guess whether an applicant is safe to have around your employees, clients, and machinery. Instead, you know before you hire.

Don’t create unnecessary hiring mistakes due to overwhelming demand

With an increase of hiring in various industries, it’s enticing to fill in openings where needed and figure out the details later.

A food delivery service operator was taken to court, had to pay a huge fine and was also roasted on social media when one of their delivery personnel stole from the house where the delivery was given. The company used inaccurate background check results when hiring. The results it used hadn’t included the applicant’s previous crime convictions.

Unfortunately, faulty results are on the rise. With many companies trying to speed up their background checks, mistakes slip in. The result?

Screening reports can miss crimes that candidates have committed.

How can you escape the trap of using inaccurate results?

• Use a background check company that ensures accuracy and not instant results. Choose a business that double checks its results.
• Send a copy of the results to your applicant giving the candidates the opportunity to review and correct any mistakes before you make a decision.
• Use a knowledgeable & reliable background check company that can help you ensure your procedures are compliant.

Unreliable information makes sorting through applicants harder. You need correct information to hire a new employee or an independent contractor.

Background Check Information on-demand industries need.

Various industries have specific background and verification checks that are vital for making safe hires. What do you need to know before you run a check on applicants?

• Credential & Licensing:  Verify that applicants have the licenses & credentials you need & require.
• Credit Check:  Foster an environment of trust among employees by first getting accurate credit history information on every candidate.
• Criminal Records History:  Balance legal compliance requirements with internal human resource workflows, yielding a complete criminal record data solution for your organization.
• Education Verification:  Education checks mitigate the risk of hiring unqualified and untruthful candidates. Approximately 30% of applicants submit false, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information to prospective employers.
• Employment Check:  Relevant work experience is a must- have. However, with the hope of earning a better pay package, some candidates submit manipulated job experience information.
• Identity Verification & Address History:  Confirm the identity of your applicants without a shadow of a doubt before you hire with identity verification and residence address history.
• Reference Check:  Proper employer reference verification gives you the opportunity to acquaint yourself with a candidate’s abilities and previous work experience from a primary source.
• Sex offender status:  A registered sex offender likely isn’t a safe hire for your company.

 Remember, V Trace is here to help – we are in this together!